Government Flashcards

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Autocracy

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One person in power (Example: Monarchy and Dictatorship)

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Totalitarian

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One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what government tells them.

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3
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Monarchy

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A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line.

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4
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Absolute monarchy

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King or queen has all the power

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5
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Constitutional monarchiy

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This is when the monarch holds some power but it is restricted by a constitution.

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6
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Oligarchy

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A small group of people is in charge.

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7
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Democracy

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The power is given to the people, the citizens of the nation.

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8
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direct democracy

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Every citizen is given an equal vote in the government.

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9
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Representative democracy

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Citizen elect, vote for, or choose lawmakers to represent their interest. (Also known as indirect democracy)

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10
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indirect democracy

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Citizen elect, vote for, or choose lawmakers to represent their interest. (Also known as representative democracy)

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11
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Dictatorship

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There is no sharing power with other authorities.

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12
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constitutional republic

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U.S citizens vote on representatives to make laws and decisions.

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13
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Theocracy

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A government run by a religious doctrine.

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14
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Anarchy

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only one is in charge.

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15
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Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches

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Judicial, Executive, Legislative.

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16
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What are three powers that all governments have

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Makes laws before judicial power.